"This sceney Hackney Wick taqueria is what we like to call an ‘eye contact spot’. Knees touch, vinyl plays, and hours melt away as one round of great tacos turns into doe-eyed gazes over spicy-sweet chilli chocolate truffles. Like the makeshift tequila and grapefruit Jarritos ‘palomas’, Lucia’s is a little rough around the edges but in the best way possible that proves you’re charming but definitely not trying too hard. We like the bar seating by the flickering flames from the open kitchen, or nab a spot in their courtyard if you’re looking for an excuse to cuddle up with blankets. " - heidi lauth beasley